ISO in Tactical and Sustainable Lighting Course
Online 300 h course in ISO in tactical and sustainable lighting. 6 modules covering EN 12464-1 (lighting of indoor workplaces), EN 13201-2 (road lighting: requirements) and DIALux evo. Personal tutor assigned and enrolment open.
ISO in Tactical and Sustainable Lighting Course — studying from India
India's defence sector is a major engineering employer, with public undertakings such as Bharat Electronics, Hindustan Aeronautics, Bharat Dynamics and Bharat Earth Movers, alongside private firms like Tata Advanced Systems and Larsen & Toubro. Research and development is coordinated by the Defence Research and Development Organisation, and procurement and capability planning sit within the Ministry of Defence. Engineers work on land systems, armoured vehicles, weapon platforms and military electronics, with a strong policy push towards indigenous design and manufacturing under the Make in India initiative.
Fees for India: ₹84,500 (Indian Rupee), with instalments and employer sponsorship available.
Relevant bodies in India
Typical roles
Questions from India
How are defence and military engineers recognised in India?
Defence engineering in India is largely recognised through government channels such as DRDO, the Ministry of Defence, and the armed forces' engineering branches, with recruitment governed by public service rules. The Institution of Engineers (India) is the general professional body. SEIUM's qualifications are private and not accredited by any national body, so recognition is decided by the employer or relevant authority.
Which employers in India hire defence and land systems engineers?
Employers include DRDO laboratories, Ordnance Factory Board units, defence public sector undertakings such as BEL and HAL, and private defence manufacturers. Military engineering roles are filled through official recruitment. A private online qualification can add technical depth, but government and defence employers mainly assess formal qualifications, security clearance and experience.
Is this programme workable with a job in India, and does it need a visa?
The programme is 100% online and taught in English, so no student visa is needed if you study from India. Time required is about 300 hours for specialist courses, 800 for diplomas and 1,900 for master's programmes. You get an assigned technical tutor, and fees can be paid in instalments. Ask your employer about sponsorship, since many defence firms fund further training.
Take the controls.
Run a real engineering trade-off from this field. Move the sliders, watch the model react in real time and beat the challenge.
What you will be able to do
Explain the fundamentals of photometry and visual perception.
Compare light source and luminaire technologies.
Design lighting installations in compliance with European standards.
Calculate the energy efficiency of a lighting installation.
Apply sustainability criteria and light pollution control.
Interpret photometric and safety tests on luminaires.
Prepare a justified lighting project.
Who it's for
- Lighting engineer looking to specialise in ISO in tactical and sustainable lighting.
- Lighting designer looking to specialise in ISO in tactical and sustainable lighting.
- Photometric testing technician looking to specialise in ISO in tactical and sustainable lighting.
- Energy efficiency consultant in lighting looking to specialise in ISO in tactical and sustainable lighting.
- Luminaire certification manager looking to specialise in ISO in tactical and sustainable lighting.
- Public lighting manager looking to specialise in ISO in tactical and sustainable lighting.
- Engineering or science graduates seeking to enter luminaire manufacturing.
What you'll work with
- EN 12464-1 (lighting of indoor workplaces)
- EN 13201-2 (road lighting: requirements)
- IEC 60598-1 (luminaires: general requirements)
- EN 1838 (emergency lighting)
- IEC 62471 (photobiological safety)
- Regulation (EU) 2019/2020 (ecodesign of light sources)
- EN 13032-1 (measurement of photometric data)
6 modules · 300 h
1.1Photometric quantities and their units1.2Luminous flux, intensity, illuminance and luminance1.3Luminous intensity distribution curves1.4Colour temperature and colour rendering1.5Luminous efficacy and system efficiency1.6Human vision, adaptation and glare1.7Scotopic vision and dark adaptation1.8Sector vocabulary and acronyms1.9Reference lighting standards1.10Exercise: interpreting a luminaire datasheet
2.1Light-emitting diodes and their basic physics2.2Thermal management of the module2.3Power supply, dimming and control2.4Optics, reflectors and lenses2.5Ingress protection ratings and mechanical robustness2.6Service life, lumen depreciation and reliability2.7Portable and battery-powered luminaires2.8Emergency lighting and signage2.9Low-intensity light and spectral filtering2.10Practice: selecting luminaires for a scenario
3.1Requirements by task and space type3.2Illuminance levels and uniformity3.3Glare control3.4Lumen method calculation3.5Point-by-point calculation and design software3.6Outdoor and road lighting3.7Lighting for deployable installations3.8Emergency lighting and escape routes3.9Verification with field measurements3.10Practice: lighting design project for a room
4.1Energy efficiency indicators for lighting4.2Control systems: presence, scheduling and dimming4.3Use of daylight4.4Light pollution and its regulation4.5Upward light ratio and limitation4.6Effects on wildlife and the night sky4.7Life cycle analysis of the luminaire4.8Circular economy and waste management4.9Savings calculation and payback period4.10Practice: energy audit of an installation
5.1Luminaire safety standards5.2Performance and photometric measurement standards5.3Testing in goniophotometer and integrating sphere5.4Measurement of lumen maintenance5.5Electromagnetic compatibility and flicker5.6Marking and declaration of performance5.7Energy efficiency regulation for lighting5.8Green public procurement requirements5.9Verification of installed versus designed lighting5.10Practice: technical specification for luminaire purchase
6.1Choice of scenario and requirements6.2Selection of technology and luminaires6.3Complete lighting calculation6.4Design of control and dimming6.5Efficiency and light pollution analysis6.6Life cycle analysis6.7Technical specification and purchasing criteria6.8Verification and maintenance plan6.9Technical report6.10Project defence
How you'll learn
100% online training on the SEIUM campus, with downloadable material, recorded classes and an assigned technical tutor. No fixed timetables: students progress at their own pace within the programme schedule, which makes it possible to combine study with work.
Each module combines theory, guided reading of the original standard and applied exercises. The working software is DIALux evo, Relux, AGi32, Photopia, in free, academic or evaluation versions. Tests are studied using real photometric laboratory procedures with goniophotometer, on-site illuminance measurements and energy efficiency audits of lighting installations. Assessment is continuous by module, plus the final integrative project.
Build it end to end
Your final project follows the real engineering workflow, step by step, reviewed by your tutor.
Explain the fundamentals of photometry and visual perception.
Compare light source and luminaire technologies.
Design lighting installations in compliance with European standards.
Calculate the energy efficiency of a lighting installation.
Apply sustainability criteria and light pollution control.
Where this takes you
Requirements
- No prior degree is required.
- Internet connection and a computer capable of running the programme's software.
- Sufficient command of Spanish to follow technical standards documentation.
Ready to start?
Send your application today. Our admissions team replies within 72 hours with your study plan and funding options.
Frequently asked questions
The programme is 300 hours in total, spread over 3 to 5 months. That is between 10 and 15 hours per week on average, compatible with a full-time job.
You will work with DIALux evo, Relux, AGi32, Photopia. Free, academic or evaluation versions are used, and the tutor indicates the free alternative where one exists.
An own diploma from SEIUM upon passing the continuous assessment and the integrative project. It is in-house training, not an official qualification from the Ministry.
Yes. Modules passed in a course or postgraduate diploma in the same area are credited towards the higher programme. Please check the credit transfer policy when you enrol.
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